You would do well to apply for jobs in Japan. Getting accepted in one will give you a culturally rich experience that is both educational and emotionally rewarding. Before you take the steps to submit your application however, there are some important questions you should want to know the answers for.

What type of job can you get?

Two of the most popular areas foreign applicants are most welcome in are education and the hospitality industry. English teachers in particular are highly compensated but depending on the school and position level you are applying for, you may need to present high academic records and instruction certifications. Work in bars and resorts have lower pays but the positions often demand fewer stiff personal qualifications.

Who may apply?

A lot of people would qualify for full term working visas. This is what you need to work for a long time in Japan. You might however wish to apply for a working holiday visa instead. This is a special visa that is usually only accorded to people who live in Australia, UK, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Denmark and Germany. Also applicants need to be 18 to 30 years old and have never been in Japan before. Once accepted, visitors are primarily required to enjoy vacations trips first. The chance to get jobs in Japan is only an additional benefit.

How much can you get?

Clearly, pay depends on the company paying you or the industry you are in. If you get accepted to teach English in one of the top schools in the country, you can expect to receive more or less 200,000 yen a month. This is the total figure without factoring in your living expenses. You’d have to subtract the cost of meals and accommodations to get your actual compensation figure. For resort employees, the maximum rate is pegged at around 125,000 yen a month. This may seem like a small figure but it isn’t so bad at all considering that many winter resorts provide free board and lodging.

What are the usual work hours?

Each work day is about eight hours long. This however is only true for jobs in Japan that generally follow routine operations. A lot of jobs go through peak months. You can for example expect to do a lot of work in August if you are working in a resort. Aside from having to complete long daily work hours, you also need to extend your work week. You may have to work for more than twelve hours for seven days a week.

Is cultural adjustment necessary?

The Japanese are particularly known for being very respectful. You need to speak respectfully to everyone you encounter regardless of rank, age or status. Bear in mind though that there are various levels of respect that do correspond to age and position. Hence, you need to master the various types of honorific titles and speech. Japanese honorific language is often collectively referred to as Keigo.

There is so much for you to gain from Japan jobs. Take the time today to learn more about living and working from Japan to benefit from this opportunity.

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